Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,426, Michael Freeman, N.C.

SERVICE
Nb.
Freeman Michael
NUMBER
S. 30.426.
Bonin N.C.
CONTENTS

193.10 Kentucky
Michael Brannan of Kentucky in the State of Ky. who was a Pte of Co C by Captain Potts of the 1st by Col Davis in the M.G. time for 5 months 1st of Sept 19 - " " " cavalry
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensioners at the rate of 75 Dollars 82 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Sept 1833 and 4 Warpension Millville
Arrears to the 1st of March 191.62 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 47.91 239.53
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 9
d. Feb. 9, 1842

18517
Michael Freeman Caldwell co Kentucky
From 1780 private of Canby's Infp 2 yrs.
  Pn Infy 5 months.  16.66     Pn Cav 19 mo.  79.16     as  $95.82  100  
A. Warpending Millville
Nathan S. Dallam fth Millville Kentucky

BRIEF in the case of  Michael Freeman  of  Caldwell Co  in the State of  Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Cont  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 68  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Volunteer In 1780 1781 6 9 10 As a horseman finding his horse Gen. Davidson Capt Polk, Col. Davis Capt. Taggart, Col. Bowie Capt. Martin  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None named, except skirmishes  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mecklenburg co. N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not connected as required by the regulations 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. B. Bradford Examining Clerk.

Please direct the answer to Micah Freeman Millville Caldwell Co. Ky
on a Harp tuning P. 66 L

State of Kentucky Calloway County
S.S.
On this 15 th day October 1832 personally appeared in open court, before us, James C.
Wellers Morton A Rucker W m Melhuson & John Wells justices of the peace for the county, and state aforesaid, now sitting, Michael Freeman a resident of the county of Caloway and state afo d , aged 68 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated, That he first entered the service as a Militia man, a Volunteer, in the company commanded by Capt Polk, about the first of March 1780.
That he was, at the time of joining the Army, about sixteen years old, and an inhabitant of Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina
That he was attached to a troop of horse, shortly after he entered the service as a p. attached to a troop of which troop of horse was under the command of one Col. Davie, and found his own horse.
That the first duty assigned the Regiment to which he belonged, was to observe the motions of the enemy in South Carolina, and to garrison or guard different forts on the Catawba river.
Charleston
That about the middle of May 1780 surrendered to the British, at which surrender, two uncles and a brother-in-law were taken prisoners. Shortly after this time Col Buford was defeated in the Waxhaws, not far from where he lived, at which time he was in the service as above stated, in consequence of the surrender.

of Charleston, the Tories in the neighborhood, became very bold, and began to embody themselves in Lincoln County, under the command of one Col. John Moore, who was stationed at a place called Ramsour's mills.
That he the said Freeman was detached on an expedition under the command of one Capt. Barnett to dislodge these Tories or Loyalists (as they were sometimes called), in which they succeeded, but at the loss of Capt. Hall, who was killed in the engagement, but the Troop to which he belonged still continued to reconnoitre and watch the movements of the enemy, to prevent them from embodying. Shortly after this time, his term of service expired, and he returned home, having served six months on this tour.
That in August of the same year, he re-entered the service under the command of one Capt. Taggart, and they were sent under the command of one Col. Irwin to hold Lord Cornwallis in check, but they were too weak to do any thing more than annoy the enemy, and cut off their foraging parties, until Cornwallis succeeded in taking the Town of Charlotte.
Some time after this, Lord Cornwallis left Charlotte in pursuit of Genl. Morgan, who has previously defeated Col. Tarleton at the Cowpens. Under the command of General Davidson we hung on the rear of Cornwallis for the purpose of annoying his rear, and cutting off his supplies, at which time they had a skirmish with the enemy, in which Genl. Davidson was killed at a place called Toole's ford on the Catawba river. After which they joined Genl. Green, and continued to pursue Cornwallis, and overtook him at Guilford Court-house, where a severe engagement was fought with the enemy, but he was not in that battle, being then

attached to the infantry.
But the Corps, to which he belonged pursued on, after the Battle, as far as the Santee River, from which the troops to which said Freeman belonged, returned to Mecklenburgh County some time in May 1781.
That shortly after this, he Volunteered in troop of horse commanded by Capt. A. Martin and Jonas Clark Lieut: for the term of ten months and furnished his own horse, which company was attached to the Regiment of Col. Polk, and under the command of Genl. Sumpter, and during this term of service he was in the Battle of Friday's fort, on the Congaree river, and also at the Battle of Orangeburg Court house and at the Battle of Shurbrick's plantation.
That he continued in the Army, until his term of service had expired, and that he was then regularly discharged, (which discharge is now lost) about the last of March 1782. after having served in all upwards of two years, eighteen months of which time is proven by the Certificate of Jonas Clark, whose affidavit, is hereto annexed.
That during his first term of service of six months the said Clark was absent on a campaign in Georgia, and therefore knew nothing of his S r Freeman's first term of service; and he further states that he knows of living witness by whom he can prove his services, during the said term of six months - The discharge for ten months was signed by Capt. A. Martin, as to the other terms of service, he does not recollect by whom the discharge was signed, but is very well satisfied that he always took one, as he was apprehensive of being called a deserter.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Michael Freeman
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid before me Ja: L. Walland Deee.
We J. R. Coffit a clergyman residing in the County of Caldwell and Enoch Prince and Jeremiah Rucker residing in the same County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Michael Freeman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 68 years of age, that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he lives, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
J. R. Coffit
Enoch Prince
Jeremiah Rucker
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. before me Ja L Walland Deee.
and the said Court, do hereby order them to
Question 1 st Where, and in what year, were you born?
Ans r I was born in 1764, March 1 st in Barlow County North Carolina
2 d Do you have any record of your age, and if so, where is it? Ans r I have, and it is at my house.
In 3 rd Where were you living, when called into the service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live
Ans r In Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina, the most of the time in this state, & now in Caldwell County

Qu. 4 th How were you called into Service, were you a draft- tee, did you Volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if, a substitute for whom?
Ans r I Volunteered.
Q. 5 th State the names of some of the regular officers with whom you served the troops where you served, such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans r I am not certain of any knowledge of any of the officers being in the regular service, except, Genl. Green, and Genl. Davidson, I do not recollect of any of the Continental regiments, but of the Militia, there were Davies, Pickett's, and Sumpter's regiments and Marion, was also at that time a Col. I served 6 months in the Cavalry with Capt Polk and others, 8 months with Capt James Taggert, and 10 months with Capt Nath o Martin under General Sumpter less
Qu. 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the ser- vice, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans r I have, it was given by Capt. Martin for 10 months service, but about any others I cannot now recollect, I left it in North Carolina with my father, who is since dead, and I suppose it is now lost.
And the said Court, as hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier

and before as he states. and the court further certifies that it appears to them that J. P. Capitt is a clergyman who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the county of Caldwell and that Enoch Prine, and Jeremiah Rucker who have also signed the same are residents in the same county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit James C Waller Pres
John Weeks - Dist M. A. Ruten SP
Jonathan D. Wallam Clerk of the court of Caldwell county, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of application of Michael Freeman for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 15 th day of October 1832
J. D. Wallam

January 17, 1933
BA-J/MCS Qu Michael Freeman, S. 30426 Aaron Freeman, W. 8833
Mr. Peyton B. Howard 383 S. Mill Street Lexington Kentucky
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Michael Freeman and Judith Freeman.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 30426, based upon the military service of Michael Freeman.
He was born March 1, 1764, in Bertie County, North Carolina.
While living in Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina, he enlisted about the first of March, 1780, and served six months in Captain Polk's Company in Colonel Davie's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted about August 20, 1780, and served eight months in Captain J. Tagert's Company in Colonel Irwin's North Carolina Regiment. He then enlisted in Captain Nathaniel Martin's Company in Colonel William Polk's North Carolina Regiment, was in the battles of Friday's Fort, Orangeburgh Court House and Shubrick's Plantation and was discharged about the last of March, 1782, having served ten months.
He stated that his brother-in-law and his two uncles, their names not given, were taken prisoners at the surrender of Charleston.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832, at which time he was living in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was stated that he left Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina, in 1806.
He died February 9, 1842.
The papers in this pension claim contain no further data relative to the soldier's family.
*****

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Michael Freeman of Caldwell co. Kent. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? No seal. The Clerk's certificate which connects the papers was required.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Not executed
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? all answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Millville N.Y. 12 June 1833
Inverness
Free
Michael Freemans application for Pension perfected
FREE
Report
Hon. Lewis Cass
Secy of war dept.
Care of J. L. Edwards Esq. " " " "
Washington City D. C.

Millville Caldwell Cty. Ky. 12 June 1833
The Hon: Secretary of war
Dear Sir
Mr Michael Freeman has desired me to his application for a Pension the papers were returned from your some time since for want of seal &c. The papers now being perfected to your instructions I hope & trust Mr Freeman will immediately obtain a certificate which please address to him at Millville Caldwell Cty. Ky. or to the care of the undersigned.
Hon: J. C. Calhoun Secy of War J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
Three loops for the letter 'e' in Edwards
I am very respectfully your
Obedt servant
S. Harpending P.M.

Michael Freeman
1831/3

State of Tennessee } Madison County } S.S.
On this twenty third day of August 1823 personally appeared before me John M. Johnson and acting Justice of the peace for said County Jonas Clarke Esq. a resident of said County who being first duly sworn according to law upon his oath says, that he is well acquainted with Michael Freeman now a citizen of Caldwell County Kentucky, That they were raised together and lived in the County of Mecklenburg North Carolina, before and during the Revolutionary war and until the year 1804, when said Freeman left that County, and that he has not seen him, from the time he left North Carolina, and until they accidentally met lately in this County. That this affiant after the defeat of Genl. Sumpter on the 18 th of August 1780, in which he was, returned home and the said Michael Freeman volunteered in the service in the Company commanded by Capt. Sigert, and was in the service, from about the 20 th of August until the the 15 th of March 1781, to the personal knowledge of the deponent, and from information this affiant believes he continued in the service after the Battle of Guilford Court house until some time in the month of May following a period of about eight months, after the battle of Guilford this affiant returned home and said Freeman also continued in the service in pursuit of Lord Cornwallis after his retreat from Guilford. A few days after his return home after the before mentioned campaign he the said Michael Freeman volunteered in a troop of horse raised by Capt. Martin and this affiant as Lieutenant, for ten months, attached to Col

William Polk, Regiment, he immediately marched and joined Genl. Sumpter at Brown's Creek fields near where Columbia South Carolina now stands, That said Freeman was in the battles of Friday's fort on the Congaree, at Orangeburg Court house, and at Shubrick's plantation, and at the battle of the Eutaw Springs, said Freeman was detailed, as a guard to go with Genl. Sumpter home and was not in that battle, But returned shortly afterwards - after the battle of Eutaw Springs, this affiant left Genl. Green and joined Genl. Wayne in Georgia, leaving said Freeman who could not go in consequence of his having no horse, When this affiant returned and joined Genl. Green in March 1782 at Brown's old fields he found said Freeman still with the Army and from information believes said Freeman continued in the service while this affiant was absent and with Genl. Wayne in Georgia. Said Freeman was discharged after the expiration of his term of service with this affiant at Brown's old fields and they both returned home to McKimbergh County North Carolina together - This affiant states from his personal knowledge, and from contemporary information which he cannot doubt said Freeman served in the Revolutionary war, during the two campaigns before mentioned a period of eighteen months at least.
James his Clark mark Sw.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 28 th day of August 1832
Mr. Clark is unable to write from a dislocated shoulder M c Johnson
And I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the aforesaid James Clark Sw. a resident of Madison County - That he is a man of good character and veracity and entitled to credit on his oath
M c Johnson

I Rodenick ch Iver clerk of the court of Plea & Quarter Sessions for the county of Madison in the state of Tennessee do certify that John M Johnson whom has tested the foregoing certificate of James Clark Sec. is and was at the time an acting Justice of the peace for said county and that full faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23 rd day of Aug t 1832 at office in Jackson -
AM c JOVER
I M c Johnson Chairman and presiding Justice of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county of Madison in the state of Tennessee do certify that Rodenick ch Iver is clerk of said court, and that his certificate and attestation as above is in due form of law Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August 1832
J. M c Johnson Chairman

MRS. PEYTON B. HOWARD 353 S. MILL STREET LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
January 7th, 1933
Veterans Administration Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen;-
Will you please let me know all possible information from your files concerning the fol- lowing; Michael Freeman and Judith Freeman .
They were Revolutionary Soldiers still living in the year 1840 in Caldwell County Kentucky, at which time Michael Freeman was 76 years of age and Judith Freeman was 80.
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated and will help in establishing family connection.
Very truly yours
P. B. Howard 353 S. Mill St. Lexington, Ky.

Princeton Ky. Aug. 14 th 1916. Rev.-1 C.B.K.
Pension Bureau Dept.
Dr. Sir. My grandfather's father Michael Freeman was a Rev. soldier from N. C. and died in this (Caldwell Co. Ky.) and is buried in our lot at cemetery in this co. I know that he got a pension. Will you kindly give me all the available in- formation to be had in your department. Thanking you
I am My truly (Mrs.) Anna G. Ratliffe.

Frankfort, Ky. Oct. 3 d 1914. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dr. Sir,
My ancestor, Nathaniel Mills who was in the revolution, I have understood drew a pension, will you please to send me copy of his pension record, also another ancestor Michael Freeman the latter I think died in Ky. and the former in Orange co. Va., Thanking you I am
Very truly
Mrs. Johnnie Mills Campbell of Miss Virginia C. Bennett, Frankfort Ky.
Since writing the above I find in McAlister's Virginia Militia in the Rev. that Nathaniel Mills did draw a pension, and from Ky Sons American Revolution Year book. 1896 I think the date, but fact sure that Michael Freeman drew a pension. I think Collins History of Ky also states it. I shall great appreciate a copy of each.
Mrs. Johnnie Mills Campbell

Rev. War Section
(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY)
Pension Department. Rev. War Section Washington D.C.

Princeton Ky. Sept 22 Dr. Sir. Please to send me a copy of the pension record of my great grand father Michael  Free- man , He died and is buried here in Caldwell Co. Ky. Thanking you for the kindness I am very Truly Yrs. Charles Ratliff Caldwell co. Princeton Ky.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 8833, based upon the military service of Aaron Freeman.
He was born January 30, 1758, in Bertie County, North Carolina, and was the son of John and Ann Freeman.
He enlisted in Dobbs County, North Carolina, August 1, 1781, and served one year as private and sergeant in Captain Thomas Armstrong's Company in Colonel Archibald Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 24, 1818, at which time he was living in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
He died November 26, 1821, in Livingston County, Kentucky.
This soldier married September 9, 1777, in Bertie County, North Carolina, Judith Fleetwood who was born February 21, 1759, and was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Fleetwood.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of Aaron Freeman, his widow, Judith, was allowed pension on her application executed August 13, 1839, at which time she was living in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
Aaron and Judith Freeman had the following children:
Alexander born April 23, 1778, died May 28, 1829. Elizabeth " September 15, 1779, died November 14, 1805. John Parker " June 21, 1781, died April 18, 1786. Edmund " February 12, 1785, died March 16, 1790. Ann " October 22, 1787. Christian " March 22, 1790. John Parker " February 25, 1792. Polley " December 2, 1794. Mary -Delilah " November 3, 1796. Jarsey " October 16, 1798. Patsey " September 4, 1800, died November 29, 1805. Henry " June 7, 1802. Hardy Fleetwood " September 29, 1804.

The following family data is also shown:
Christian Freeman married March 27, 1810, William Evans. Delilah Freeman married June 18, 1818, Mathew Stepenson. Ann Freeman married May 17, 1810, Daniel Wormarlsdorff.
Children of Daniel and Ann Wormarlsdorff:
Mary Luisey born December 20, 1810. Henry " June 8, 1812. Maryan " March 4, 1814. Hariett " February 10, 1816. Emeline Connier " May 19, 1818. Tilgath Pelnezer " November 7, 1820.
William Lessenton Freeman , son of Jersey Freeman, was born March 22, 1818.
Matthew Stephenson Freeman, son of Delilah Freeman was born April 24, 1819.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

mmh
August 25, 1932
Inez E. Witt Duncan, Box 113 Arizona
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Aaron Freeman W. File No. 8832, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the following family data from the papers on file.
Aaron Freeman born in Bertie County, North Carolina, January 30, 1758, son of John and Ann Freeman, married September 9, 1777, Judith Fleetwood born February 21, 1759, daughter of William and Elizabeth Fleetwood.
Their children:
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  Alexander  ----  born  April  23, 1778,  died  May 26, 1829.    Elizabeth  ----  "  September  15, 1779,  "  Nov. 14, 1805.    John Parker  --  "  June  21, 1781,  "  Apr. 18, 1786.    Edmund  ----  "  February  12, 1785,  "  Mar. 16, 1790.    Ann  ----  "  October  23, 1787.      Christian  ----  "  March  22, 1790.      John Parker  --  "  February  25, 1792.      Polley  ----  "  December  2, 1794.      Delilah  ----  "  November  3, 1796.      Jarsey  ----  "  October  16, 1798.    

Patsey ---- born September 4, 1800, died Nov. 29, 1805. Henry ---- " June 7, 1802. Hardy Fleetwood " September 29, 1804.
Christian Freeman married March 27, 1810, William Evans. Delilah Freeman married June 18, 1818, Matthew Stepenson.
.....
Ann Freeman married May 17, 1810, Daniel Wormar S ldorff.
Their children:
Mary Lusey ----- born December 20, 1810. Henry ----- " June 8, 1812. Maryan ----- " March 4, 1814. Harriet ----- " February 10, 1816. Emeline Connier-- " May 19, 1818. Tilgath Pelneer- " November 7, 1820.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

September 25, 1914.
Miss Elizabeth Ratliff, c/o Miss Virginia C. Bennett, Frankfort, Ky.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Aaron Freeman, W. File No. 8,833, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file.
Aaron Freeman born in Bertie County, North Carolina. January 30, 1758. son of John and Ann Freeman, married September 9, 1777, Judith Fleetwood born February 21, 1759, daughter of William and Elizabeth Fleetwood.
Their children.
  Alexander - - - -  born  April 23, 1778. died May 28, 1829.    Elizabeth - - - -  "  September 15, 1779, died November 14, 1805.    John Parker - - - -  "  June 21, 1781, died April 18, 1786.    Edmund - - - - -  "  February 12, 1785, died March 16, 1790.    Ann - - - - -  "  October 22, 1787.    Christian - - - - -  "  March 22, 1790.    John Parker - - - -  "  February 25, 1792.    Polley - - - - -  "  December 2, 1794.    Delilah - - - - -  "  November 3, 1796.    Jarsey - - - - -  "  October 16, 1798.  

Patsey - - - - - born September 4, 1800, died November 29, 1805. Henry - - - - - " June 7, 1802. Hardy Fleetwood - - " September 29, 1804.
Christian Freeman married March 27, 1810, William Evans.
Delilah Freeman married June 18, 1818, Matthew Stepenson.  leave more space
AAn Freeman married May 17, 1810, Daniel Wormarlsdorff.
Their children.
Mary Luisey - - - born December 20, 1810. Henry - - - - - " June 8, 1812. Maryan - - - - - " March 4, 1814. Harlett - - - - - " February 10, 1816. Emeline Connier - - - " May 19, 1818. Tilgath Pelnezer - - " November 7, 1820.
William Lessenton Freeman born March 22, 1818, son of Jersey Freeman.
Matthew Stephenson Freeman born April 24, 1819, son of Mary Freeman.  Delilah
Very respectfully,
Gym Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
omit these two if they were children of daughters They should have had other surnames than Freeman

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Aaron Freeman , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
Wid. 8833
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1, 1781 trick at Salisbury Hall 1 year Sergeant S.P. Thomas Armstrong Abijah Tipton N.C.  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,  Enl. in Dobbs Co., N.C.
Date of application for pension, June 24, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Caldwell Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, born Jany. 30, 1758, son of John & Ann Freeman.
Remarks: He was in Bertie Co., N.C. Sept. 9, 1777. Judith, his wife, was born July 21, 1759. She died in Daviess Co., Ky., Nov. 26, 1821. His widow Judith was allowed pension on her application executed Aug. 13, 1832 while a resident of Caldwell Co., Ky. See supplemental forms data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

30 H26 Reg INVALID.
File No. 30 H26
Michael Freeman
Dis Rec Mar
Act: June 7 th 1894
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Oct. 7 Hist. to Mrs. Johnnie M. Campbell. V.L. ell.
1915 Sept. 28 Hist. to Mrs. Charles Ratliff.
1916 Aug 23. History to Mrs Anna G. Ratliffe M.B.H.
1933 Jan. 17 Hist. to Mrs. Peyton B. Howard. W.C.S.